Culinary Operations Cook

Salary Range: USD $31,200.00/Yr. – USD $43,900.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Campus Services

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: School of Hospitality Management

Associated Division: College of Human Sciences

Req ID: 7934
Overview

The College of Human Sciences is seeking a Culinary Operations Cook to join the team!

The Culinary Operations Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food for customers within the Hey Day Market Incubation Unit for the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management. This position supports daily culinary operations by ensuring efficient food preparation, presentation, and service while adhering to established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. The role contributes to a positive customer experience and supports the instructional and operational goals of the hospitality program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the kitchen for daily service by setting up workstations, organizing supplies, and cooking assigned menu items in accordance with established recipes, quality standards, and portion guidelines.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment by following all food safety regulations and ensuring proper cleaning of equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Transports prepared food and beverages to designated service areas efficiently and safely to support smooth meal service.
• Provides courteous, timely, and customer-focused meal and beverage service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
• Manages proper storage, labeling, rotation, and handling of all food products and supplies to maintain freshness, prevent waste, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Orders food and supplies from approved vendors, verifies accuracy of deliveries and invoices, and maintains up-to-date inventory records.
• Sources and purchases food and supply items from local vendors when products are unavailable through primary suppliers, ensuring adherence to purchasing policies and budget guidelines.

Qualifications

Level I:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in food services including food preparation, commercial kitchen operations, use of professional cooking equipment, or related culinary environment

Level II:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in food services including food preparation, commercial kitchen operations, use of professional cooking equipment, or related culinary environment

Minimum License and Certification:

• SAFE Serve Certification Upon Hire Required

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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